FYI: POST-OP LB DIET

POST-OP LAP BAND DIET

The Lap Band reduces the size of the stomach and dramatically decreases

the amount of food needed to reach satiety or fullness.

Fluid:

• Adequate fluid intake is crucial to prevent dehydration.

• Drink at least 64 ounces (8 cups) of sugar-free, non-carbonated fluid

daily.

• Absolutely no carbonated beverages.

• Do not use a straw when drinking your fluids.

General Guidelines

The first band adjustment usually occurs approximately 6 weeks after your

surgery. Follow the guidelines below for best results.

1. DO NOT EAT AND DRINK AT THE SAME TIME ! ! Wait 30 minutes

after meals to begin drinking fluids. Stop drinking 30 minutes before

your planned meal.

2. For the first six weeks, use a protein supplement (shakes, drinks, etc.)

along with your diet.

3. Eat only three meals daily once solids have been added to your diet.

4. Avoid foods that are difficult to digest: nuts, tough meat, celery, etc.

5. Avoid doughy or sticky foods: soft white bread, peanut butter, dried

fruits.

6. Chew all food to a pureed texture.

7. Eat slowly taking 20 to 30 minutes to eat your meal.

8. Sip only low calorie beverage between meals.

9. Take your multivitamin every day.

10.Do not snack!

Weeks 1 – 2: Full Liquids

• Consume liquids that are thin enough to drink through a straw,

but don’t use a straw! Drink the liquids in small sips.

• Include protein supplements (shakes, drinks, etc.) daily to make

sure you meet your protein requirements.

• Look for sugar-free alternatives to liquids since it is easy to

consume too many calories through liquids alone.

• Full liquids keep your stomach from working too hard by

decreasing pressure on the band. This will prevent any vomiting

in the immediate post-surgical period.

http://www.siumed.edu/surgery/bariatric/files/lapband_diet.pdf